I will Never Survive the loss of my child - Chimamanda Adichie

Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has shared a deeply personal and devastating account following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi.

In her statement, she explains that the family was in Lagos for the Christmas holidays when Nkanu fell ill, what first appeared to be a mild cold quickly developed into a severe infection requiring urgent medical care.

Swipe up to read her first-person account of what transpired.

The loss of a child is indescribably painful, and her family’s call for truth, transparency and accountability resonates deeply. Euracare Hospital has expressed sympathy while disputing some details and stating the child arrived critically ill, and the Lagos State Government has now ordered an independent investigation into the circumstances.

🕊️ Our thoughts are with Chimamanda, her husband, and their family during this unimaginable time.